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An Open Letter To My Younger Cousin

Thanks for being the sister I never had.

Kate Murphy
Jan 12, 2016
Manhattanville College
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An Open Letter To My Younger Cousin
Kate Murphy

To My Younger Cousin,

I have known you since you were born, and we have always had a special connection. I know sometimes we fight, but in the end, we both love and care about each other. I think of you more as a sister than a cousin.

Even though there is a significance age gap between us, we still have a lot in common. Maybe that is because I am a kid at heart. Some of my fondest memories will be all of the games we played and the Disney movies we watched together.

It is sad that you live far away and that we do not get to see each other as often as we want, but when we do see each other, that just makes our time together more special. I feel better though knowing that you are always a text message or a FaceTime call away.

I love that you say that I am your best friend because you are my best friend, too. It is nice to know that no matter what, I will always have you to count on. No matter where life takes us, we will always have each other.

I know that you look up to me and want to be like me, but what you do not know is that I look up to you too. I cannot wait to see what it is like when you are older, because I know you are going to grow up to be an incredible young woman. We always talk about what it will be like in the future when we are bridesmaids at each others' weddings and play dates with our kids.

In the end, you are more than just my cousin. Thanks for being my best friend. Thanks for being the sister I never had. Thanks for being you.

Love,

Your Older Cousin.

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